Tired of the sniffles, sneezes, itchy eyes, and quality-of-life issues brought on by your allergies, and you’ve decided you want to slowly wean yourself off medications? Allergy immunotherapy could be your best bet. Allergy immunotherapy is a treatment modality whose goal is to retrain your immune system to build tolerance to a certain allergen by
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Allergens Tested in a Skin Test
Your immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that work together to defend your body against germs and infection. When it overreacts to certain substances – such as mold, pollen, pet dander, insect stings, or certain foods – it indicates that you have an allergy. With an allergy, your immune system misinterprets a substance
Read MoreLactose Intolerance: Reasons to See a Doctor About It
If you are one of the 30 to 50 million Americans living with lactose intolerance, biting into a mouthwatering slice of cheesy pizza, or downing a frosty-cold milkshake may just be nothing more than a fleeting idea. The nasty discomforts associated with the condition often make you rethink whether your favorite food is really worth
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Food Sensitivity Tests
You’ve heard of food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerance. First of all, food sensitivity and intolerance are essentially the same thing – they cause digestive issues and can even cause headaches. It’s food allergies that can potentially cause a life-threatening reaction. Let’s talk about how you can find out what is causing your reaction,
Read MoreWhat Is Food Allergy Testing?
Food allergies cause many puzzling and uncomfortable symptoms, and they can affect children and adults alike. Patients often wonder whether their issue is a food allergy or just a food sensitivity. Food allergies impact about 32 million Americans. While most food allergies produce only mild to moderate symptoms, others lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis, also called
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